Snow White (fictional character)

The beauty of the newest bit of the Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom is the blending of old and new. Although the official opening of the updated Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride isn't until next month, some Disney World guests have previewed the attraction during its "soft opening" phase.

What they've seen: side-by-side carousels of the traditional Dumbo ride, separated by 50 feet or so, with colorful new water and lighting features and connected by an indoor (translation: air-conditioned) queue that doubles as a playground.

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